Jackfruit vs. Yellow Corn

Nutrition comparison of Jackfruit and Cooked Yellow Corn


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of jackfruit versus cooked yellow corn (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in jackfruit and yellow corn:

  • Both yellow corn and jackfruit are high in potassium.
  • Jackfruit is a great source of Vitamin C.
  • Yellow corn has more pantothenic acid, however, jackfruit contains more Vitamin B6.
  • Yellow corn has signficantly less sugar than jackfruit.
  • Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of jackfruit and yellow corn is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Jackfruit (Jackfruit, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Yellow corn and jackfruit contain similar amounts of calories - yellow corn has 96 calories per 100 grams and jackfruit has 95 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, jackfruit is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to yellow corn per calorie. Jackfruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:88:5 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Jackfruit Yellow Corn
Protein 7% 12%
Carbohydrates 88% 76%
Fat 5% 12%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Yellow corn and jackfruit contain similar amounts of carbs - yellow corn has 21g of total carbs per 100 grams and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 60% more dietary fiber than jackfruit - yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Yellow corn has signficantly less sugar than jackfruit - yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar per 100 grams and jackfruit has 19.1g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Yellow corn has 98% more protein than jackfruit - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.7g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both yellow corn and jackfruit are low in saturated fat - yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.2g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Jackfruit is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 149% more Vitamin C than yellow corn - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jackfruit has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Yellow corn and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jackfruit has 5ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Yellow corn and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.34mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Yellow corn and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and jackfruit does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Yellow corn has more pantothenic acid, however, jackfruit contains more Vitamin B6. Both jackfruit and yellow corn contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.

Jackfruit Yellow Corn
Thiamin 0.105 MG 0.093 MG
Riboflavin 0.055 MG 0.057 MG
Niacin 0.92 MG 1.683 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.235 MG 0.792 MG
Vitamin B6 0.329 MG 0.139 MG
Folate 24 UG 23 UG

Minerals

calcium

Jackfruit has 700% more calcium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 24mg of calcium.

iron

Yellow corn and jackfruit contain similar amounts of iron - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.23mg of iron.

potassium

Both yellow corn and jackfruit are high in potassium. Jackfruit has 106% more potassium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 218mg of potassium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids, both jackfruit and yellow corn contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.

Jackfruit Yellow Corn
beta-carotene 61 UG 66 UG
alpha-carotene 6 UG 23 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 157 UG 906 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, jackfruit has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than yellow corn per 100 grams.

Jackfruit Yellow Corn
alpha linoleic acid 0.079 G 0.018 G
Total 0.079 G 0.018 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than jackfruit per 100 grams.

Jackfruit Yellow Corn
other omega 6 0.004 G ~
linoleic acid 0.015 G 0.586 G
Total 0.019 G 0.586 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Jackfruit or Yellow Corn .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Jackfruit (Jackfruit, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .

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FAQ

Does yellow corn or jackfruit contain more calories in 100 grams?
Yellow corn and jackfruit contain similar amounts of calories - yellow corn has 96 calories in 100g and jackfruit has 95 calories.

Does yellow corn or jackfruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, yellow corn and jackfruit contain similar amounts of carbs - yellow corn has 21g of carbs for 100g and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.

Does yellow corn or jackfruit contain more potassium?
Both yellow corn and jackfruit are high in potassium. Jackfruit has 110% more potassium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 218mg of potassium in 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg of potassium.